Ultrasound Technologist

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Lawrenceville is seeking an Ultrasound Technologist to operate ultrasound scanning equipment and produce records of designated body areas for adult and geriatric patients. Candidates must be certified or eligible for certification by ARDMS or ARRT and CPR certified within 90 days. Preferred qualifications include graduation from an accredited school and specialty experience in cardiology, vascular, or OB/GYN. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Certification by ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI required within 24 months.
• CPR certification needed within 90 days.
• CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound scanning equipment.
• Produce records of anatomy for adult and geriatric patients.
• Maintain image quality and equipment performance according to department standards.

Skills

Certified by ARDMS or ARRT or CCI

CPR certified

Experience in Cardiology

Experience in Vascular

Experience in OB/GYN

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology

CPR certification

Continuing education compliance

Job description

Operates ultrasound scanning equipment to produce records of designated portions of the human anatomy of adult and geriatric patients.

REQUIRED

Requirements for Ultrasound Technologists

Initial Qualifications

• Certified or eligible for certification by: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S), OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• All sonographers must obtain certification within twenty-four months of eligibility or cross training.
• Certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Continuing Education

Sonographers must be in compliance with the ARDMS, ARDMS, ARRT or CCI requirements for continuing education appropriate to their practices.

PREFERRED

1. Graduate from an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology
2. For specialty areas:

• Cardiology: Registered Cardiovascular Technologist with two (2) years cardiac related experience
• Vascular: Registered Vascular Technologist with two (2) years vascular related experience
• OB/GYN: Registered OB/GYN Technologist with at least two (2) years of OB/GYN related experience